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DayZ Standalone Update Shows Off New Screens, Release Date Unknown

Progress on the DayZ standalone appears to be humming along now. Modder turned developer Dean "Rocket" Hall just issued another update, revealing that internal testing has begun and the results make him more excited about the project than he has been at any point in development. There's even a telling new screenshot that showcases just how far the zombie survival sim has come since it was an Arma 2 mod. Just don't think that any of that means we'll be playing it ourselves in the near future.

I'll get to the screenshot first, because, well, 1,000 words and all that:

There are a bunch of items Rocket touches on in the update, including the move to Valve's Steamworks, character and weapon customization, and more (details and additional screens in the full DayZ blog post). So when will we get to check it out for ourselves? Hall said he is no longer in any sort of rush, instead opting to take the time needed to ensure the finished product shines. Here's what Rocket had to say on a release date:

"We don't know. We're going to take our time. I feel fantastic about the situation, more than ever I feel like we're doing something really interesting with this development. Now is not the time to rush things, but we do need to ensure our pace is kept up. Our development blog and getting players in and testing as soon as possible will be key in ensuring we succeed in making this a great game."

Great to hear Hall so upbeat and optimistic, especially after his admitted depression in the wake of The War Z launch. Really looking forward to seeing how this one turns out.